[For the Millennial Generation] Introducing Wedding Songs That Will Liven Up Your Ceremony

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerTakashi Hoshino
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

Those nostalgic songs that colored the youth of the Yutori generation are now being chosen as special background music to brighten life’s biggest moments.

By playing the memorable tracks you listened to during your school days on your wedding or at your reception, you can create warm moments that allow you to share those memories with your guests.

In this article, we’ve picked wedding songs that resonate with that generation’s heart.

We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks perfect for each scene—entrances, toasts, outfit changes, and more—so please use this as a reference when choosing your music.

[For the Yutori Generation] Introducing Wedding Songs to Liven Up Your Ceremony (11–20)

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

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Gen Hoshino’s ninth single, released in 2016, became a social phenomenon as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu).

Its up-tempo sound fuses soul and funk, highlighted by a colorful array of instruments including the erhu and strings.

The lyrics carefully depict the joy of returning to a loved one in the midst of everyday life and the preciousness of being by their side, giving a warm push to the couple’s new beginning.

Topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for 11 weeks, the song—together with choreographer MIKIKO’s “Koi Dance”—has remained a beloved staple for livening up wedding receptions.

It’s a perfect fit for entrance scenes and performances, a bright, uplifting track that sets a positive tone.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced wedding songs that add color to the ceremonies of the Yutori generation.

Nostalgic tunes you heard in your youth are sure to warmly resonate with your guests as well.

By choosing memorable songs to match each moment—entrance, mingling, send-off—you can create a special day that highlights who you are as a couple.

May you find the perfect tracks to grace this important new beginning.